LilyGo T-Display K230

T-Display K230: The All-In-One AIoT Dev Board with AMOLED Display

Overview

Unlock the power of AI at the edge with the T-Display K230, a sleek and compact development board that combines RISC-V processing, AI acceleration, stunning visuals, and versatile connectivity in a smartphone-like design—ready for your next IoT, AIoT, or embedded project.

Key Features

Dual-Core RISC-V Power + AI Acceleration

• Features the Kendryte K230 SoC, comprised of two 64-bit RISC-V processors:

  • CPU1: 1.6 GHz with RISC-V Vector Extensions for heavy AI workloads

  • CPU0: 800 MHz for real-time operations

• Integrated KPU neural coprocessor, along with DPU and VPU—built for deep learning, graphics, and video processing.

Vivid 4.1-inch AMOLED Touchscreen

• Crisp 1232 × 568 px resolution via a vibrant AMOLED panel with touch support

• Includes a dedicated driver chip (RM69A10) and touch controller (GT9895) for smooth interaction

Vision & Multimedia Capabilities

• Built-in 2MP Galaxycore GC2093 camera (1080p @ 30fps) plus two additional MIPI-CSI camera connectors for flexible vision setups

• Hardware-accelerated support for H.264 and H.265 codecs for seamless video processing

Robust Connectivity

• Semtech LoRa (SX1262) for long-range, low-power wireless — compatible with 433, 868, 915, and 920 MHz bands

• Realtek RTL8189 Wi-Fi module supporting 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n

• Full-sized HDMI output (1080p @ 30fps) and Ethernet port for seamless wired display and networking

• Dual USB-C ports (one dedicated to charging, the other supporting OTG) plus SD card slot, 3.5mm audio jack, microphone, and WS2812 RGB LED support

Compact & Expandable

• Measures 104 × 51 × 15.5 mm, portable yet feature-rich

• Equipped with up to 8 Gb LPDDR4 RAM (some listings suggest 1 GB, but chip supports up to 8 Gb) and expandable storage via SD card

Ideal For

• AIoT Developers building smart vision systems, interactive kiosks, or automated inspection units

• IoT & Robotics Enthusiasts needing long-range LoRa connectivity with sophisticated processing

• Educators and Makers exploring RISC-V architecture, edge AI, and compact dev platforms

Reddit users aptly describe it as “a lot of bang for <$100! Two RISC-V cores… KPU capable of running ResNet or Yolo in real-time… LoRa is icing on top!”

What’s in the Box

• 1 × T-Display K230 Main Board (includes display, basic modules)
  Optional add-ons: camera modules, SD cards, LoRa antennas, depending on your project needs.

Technical Specifications Snapshot

Get Started (Developer Resources)

• Quick-start SDK: The GitHub repository includes demo code, build instructions, firmware flashing guides (Ubuntu/Docker)—a solid foundation for customization

• Actively supported by LILYGO’s GitHub and community, ready for Q&A and collaboration

Why Choose the T-Display K230?

This board is a rare fusion of edge AI capabilities, versatile connectivity, and immersive display—all in a compact form factor under US $100. Whether you’re building smarter sensors, interactive tools, or pushing the limits of AI at the edge, the T-Display K230 delivers performance, flexibility, and proof-of-concept readiness—right out of the box.